Many parents stop using booster seats for their children too soon. California law requires children stay in a child or booster seat until they are 6 years old or weigh at least 60 pounds. However, at that size, kids are still too small for an adult safety belt.
Calgary residents can check out Kidseat for more information about recycling expired seats at various Round-Up Clinics or Inspection Clinics. They promise to recycle or reuse any part of the seat possible, including metal, plastic and any other usable parts. Kidseat charges a recycling fee of $7 per car sear and an additional $2 for the base. You must also remove all fabric, foam and webbing.
The average best by date on these child safety seats is six years. That's fine if you only have one child, but if you reuse it for a second child or have a second-hand seat, check for the date.If you can't find the date on the seat, contact the manufacturer. They'll know where to look. How to Find Out When Your Car Seat Will Expire | The Stir. Photo by Quinn Dombrowski.hat's fine if you only have one child, but if you reuse it for a second child or have a second-hand seat, check for the date. If you can't find the date on the seat, contact the manufacturer. They'll know where to look. How to Find Out When Your Car Seat Will Expire | The Stir.